Peugeot 106 brake question...

Peugeot 106 brake question...

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Nic Jones

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7,115 posts

227 months

Tuesday 4th March 2008
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I think it is high time that I change the discs pads and fluid on the 106.

I've done the pads and discs before so they really aren't a problem, but does anyone know how much of a PITA/how easy it is to change the fluid?

Do I need 3 hands to do this or will 2 be sufficient, what about those bleeding kits you can get, are they necessary? Or will the fluid flow down hill and bleed of its own accord?

GnuBee

1,277 posts

222 months

Tuesday 4th March 2008
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Nic Jones said:
I think it is high time that I change the discs pads and fluid on the 106.

I've done the pads and discs before so they really aren't a problem, but does anyone know how much of a PITA/how easy it is to change the fluid?

Do I need 3 hands to do this or will 2 be sufficient, what about those bleeding kits you can get, are they necessary? Or will the fluid flow down hill and bleed of its own accord?
If won't bleed of it's own accord although it does flow downhill!

Probably the easiest way is something like Gunson Eazibleed from Halfords. Uses 20psi from your spare tyre and will make the job a simple one man process.

Nic Jones

Original Poster:

7,115 posts

227 months

Tuesday 4th March 2008
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Ok thanks, so it's fairly easy to do then?

Soton Pug

374 posts

202 months

Thursday 6th March 2008
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Although the Haynes Manaual does lie about a lot of things, the bleeding instructions for the 205, 309, 106, 306 ect... are pretty comprehensive. Definatly invest in the kit for it too.

sjg

7,533 posts

272 months

Thursday 6th March 2008
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I like the easibleed, but make VERY VERY SURE the cap is on tightly and properly sealed on the master cylinder reservoir.

If you've got 4 axle stands then getting the whole lot in the air with wheels off makes it easier than jacking up a corner at a time.

shalmaneser

6,046 posts

202 months

Monday 10th March 2008
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I got these one way valve things from halfords, work really well for bleeding brakes. Not as easy as an eazibleed, but I've heard bad things about them....

Only disadvantage is you need to keep topping up the reservoir while bleeding.

Don't forget to do the caliper furthest from the master cylinder first, and put PLENTY of penetrating oil on the bleed nipples before you undo them!

Easy job by and large.